Effective Note Taking Techniqures

Note Taking
The practice of writing down pieces of information in a systematic way is known as Note Taking. A common method used for recording ideas that you have learned from a lecture, referring to a book.

                       Platinum.lambton (2012)

Importance of Note Taking
According to  Canyons (2012), the note taking is valuable for everybody as this makes the person active in learning and listening the lectures while paying the attention. And also helpful for before the exam to achieve success (Canyons, 2012)


According too the author;s point of view Note Taking is important to save time, easy to remember as it's written in own words, can see a link between different points of view and easy to read before the exam. This means that even before FIVE minutes or day before the exam can have a look for the notes.
This video describe the note taking tips which is important before reading the below part of the post.

 cdiemand (2007)

Effective note-taking requires the following:

• recognizing the main idea
• identifying the sub or supportive ideas 
• Reducing to writing downing the information in shrt forms like mind mapping etc
• put information in own words.
• develop the skill of argumentation and reading
• leave blank spaces to add more information later 

One Place For All Your Notes

The most effective way to keep the notes organized is to have a single place for the note-taking. When a student need to retrieve the note can do it by going to one place
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Tips for note-taking:

ak-main-blog.andrewkelsalldes.netdna-cdn (2012)

• Have a Single Notebook – When anybody taking the notes use a Moleskine notebook which is shown in the right hand side image.  If anybody use this kind of notebook it will be helpful to keep the notes in an organized manner (Timemanagementninja, 2012).
• Keep the notes with you - This is useful to anyone when if its with he/she. So that the person can have a look for the notes in any time  (timemanagementninja, 2012).
• Review the notes daily or weekly - Fresh the memory and have a look for the notes and understand them correctly (timemanagementninja, 2012).
• Refer to the additional resources like books, journals for more knowledge.
• Use only one side of a piece of paper and number and date all notes. 

Note taking Techniques
1.Cornell System 

Write questions in this area	Take notes in this area
	Summarize your notes here as you review them

Montgomerycollege  (2012)

 2. Five R's Note taking 

Professor Walter Pauk of the Study Center at Cornell University describes five essential aspects of note taking. 

Nefe.danielsfund  (2012)

The five R’s of note taking are as follows: Record, Reduce, Recite, Reflect, and Review.  

1.   Record - Write down the main ideas, key words and facts  (Trcc.commnet , 2012)

2.  Reduce - In order to reduce the notes use the method called summarizing. This is used for quick studying and  before the preparation of tests                                                             (Nefe.danielsfund , 2012)

3.   Recite - After the class or meeting  review the notes as soon as                    possible. Do this using the own words where you can understand                                                                     (Audiblox2000,2012).

     4.   Reflect - It’s easy to fall into the trap of reciting and memorizing them                                                                            (Wvup,2012) 

     5.   Review - Periodically review your notes to keep the information fresh in your mind. Here this is changing by different people as there are secrets for note taking reviewing (Nefe.danielsfund , 2012).

Trcc.commnet (2012)

Brighton.ac (2008)

When should students need to take notes

•          During lectures
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•          During tutorials
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•          While reading textbooks, journals etc.
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•          During class discussions
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•          During study group sessions
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•          While reviewing previously taken notes
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•          Any time you encounter relevant information

Slc.berkeley (2012)

Note taking methods for text books

         A versatile study strategy is known as SQ4R reading method as it engages the reader during e reading process.Monitor the comprehension as the   summarize and  evaluate the comprehension through REVIEW.

        SQ4R STUDY READING METHOD 

          -  S  =  Survey

          -  Q  =  Question

          -  R  =  Read

          -  R  =  Recite

          -  R  =  Rite 
          -  R =   Review

2.bp (2011)

According to Fastol (2012),
Survey :
· The title, headings, and subheadings.
· Captions under pictures, charts, graphs or maps.
· Review questions or teacher-made study guides.
· Introductory and concluding paragraphs.



Question :  
· Turn the title, headings, and/or subheadings into questions.
· Read questions at the end of the chapters or after each subheading.
· Ask yourself, "What did my instructor say about this chapter or subject when it was assigned?"
· Ask yourself, "What do I already know about this subject?"


Read : 
· Look for answers to the questions you first raised.
· Answer questions at the beginning or end of chapters or study guides.
· Note all the underlined, italicized, bold printed words or phrases.
· Study graphic aids.
· Stop and reread parts which are not clear.

Recite :
· Orally ask yourself questions about what you have just read and/or summarize, in your own words, what you read.
· Take notes from the text but write the information in your own words.
· Underline/highlight important points you've just read.

Cte. Uwaterloo (2012)

· Use the method of recitation which best suits your particular learning style.
· Remember to look for answers as you read and to recite or take notes before moving on.
Rite : 
· It is easier to remember ideas that are personally meaningful.
· When you study a chapter, try to link new facts, terms, and concepts with information you already know.

Review : 
· When you’re done reading, skim back over the chapter, or read your notes. Then check your memory by reciting and quizzing yourself again.
· Make frequent review a key part of your study habits.